Here are seven news updates for ambulatory surgery center leaders to know for Oct. 13, 2014.
Massachusetts puts price tags on healthcare.
With the push for more transparency in healthcare, people with private insurance in Massachusetts can now go onto their insurers' websites to see the real-time prices for healthcare services. Read the full report on Becker’s Hospital Review.
Consumerization of healthcare changing healthcare real estate trends.
As a result of the changing patterns in healthcare usage, including the movement toward healthcare "consumerization," more providers are seeking new kinds of office environments in which to see patients, changing the demand in the healthcare real estate market.
Could financial incentives improve OR efficiency?
Financial incentives may reduce operation room turnaround times and improve on-time start accuracy, according to new research in JAMA Surgery. Read the full report on Becker’s ASC Review.
Ebola could have $32.6B economic impact.
In addition to the human suffering the Ebola epidemic has caused, the outbreak is having a serious economic effect on West Africa and could have a $32.6 billion impact by the end of 2015 if it spreads to neighboring countries, according to a report from The World Bank Group. Read the full report on Becker’s Hospital Review.
CMS to cover Cologuard.
CMS issued its final National Coverage Determination for the colorectal cancer stool DNA test Cologuard, developed by Exact Sciences. CMS will cover the test for Medicare Part B beneficiaries once every three years.
UPMC research could change national endoscope cleaning guidelines.
National guidelines for endoscope cleaning may be updated due to research performed by UPMC’s infection prevention team. Researchers found that standard cleaning protocols failed to kill all bacteria. UPMC began to use gas sterilization using for ethylene oxide for all scope disinfection.
Balloon colonoscope may improve polyp detection.
A balloon colonoscope improves polyp and adenoma detection rate when compared to standard colonoscopy. Traditional colonoscopy can miss up to 28 percent of polyps and 12 percent to 24 percent of adenomas, according to the report. Balloon colonoscopes can be inflated, which allows smoothing of the colon surface and improved visibility.
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Can financial incentives improve OR efficiency?
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Massachusetts puts price tags on healthcare.
With the push for more transparency in healthcare, people with private insurance in Massachusetts can now go onto their insurers' websites to see the real-time prices for healthcare services. Read the full report on Becker’s Hospital Review.
Consumerization of healthcare changing healthcare real estate trends.
As a result of the changing patterns in healthcare usage, including the movement toward healthcare "consumerization," more providers are seeking new kinds of office environments in which to see patients, changing the demand in the healthcare real estate market.
Could financial incentives improve OR efficiency?
Financial incentives may reduce operation room turnaround times and improve on-time start accuracy, according to new research in JAMA Surgery. Read the full report on Becker’s ASC Review.
Ebola could have $32.6B economic impact.
In addition to the human suffering the Ebola epidemic has caused, the outbreak is having a serious economic effect on West Africa and could have a $32.6 billion impact by the end of 2015 if it spreads to neighboring countries, according to a report from The World Bank Group. Read the full report on Becker’s Hospital Review.
CMS to cover Cologuard.
CMS issued its final National Coverage Determination for the colorectal cancer stool DNA test Cologuard, developed by Exact Sciences. CMS will cover the test for Medicare Part B beneficiaries once every three years.
UPMC research could change national endoscope cleaning guidelines.
National guidelines for endoscope cleaning may be updated due to research performed by UPMC’s infection prevention team. Researchers found that standard cleaning protocols failed to kill all bacteria. UPMC began to use gas sterilization using for ethylene oxide for all scope disinfection.
Balloon colonoscope may improve polyp detection.
A balloon colonoscope improves polyp and adenoma detection rate when compared to standard colonoscopy. Traditional colonoscopy can miss up to 28 percent of polyps and 12 percent to 24 percent of adenomas, according to the report. Balloon colonoscopes can be inflated, which allows smoothing of the colon surface and improved visibility.
More articles on ASC issues:
The safe surgery checklist guide: From source tools to implementation
Can financial incentives improve OR efficiency?
3 OB/GYN coding and billing tips